Category Archive for: Brewmaster

Brewing is an art and a science and we love to answer your questions to help spread beer knowledge. Thanks to Colin (our assistant Brewmaster) for taking the time to answer your questions. And thank you also for brewing our delicious Pilsner. 1. “Why is the majority of beer 5% alcohol. How did that happen? Some guy decided one day “hey! 5% in every beer!”? (Jordan St John) Great question. We believe it all goes back to government taxation and alcohol content. Specifically, to reference regulation 718: 1. (1) In the definition of “beer” in section 1 of the Act, the prescribed […]

If you’re not yet familiar with the Brewmaster behind our Pilsner, it’s Marek Mikunda’s knowledge and passion that goes into producing our craft Pilsner. A few weeks ago, our friends at Restaurant and Hotels Blog had a chat with Marek about his love of brewing, European beers vs Canadian beers, craft vs commercial, and what made him join the Good Beer Folks at Steam Whistle. R&H – Can you tell us about the Brew Master’s role in making beer? MM – As the Brewmaster, I am responsible for the entire process of brewing from the receipt of the first kernels of barley (and […]